Dad Builds Water-Loving Dog An Indoor Pool So He Can Swim Year-Round
Each dog has its own unique personality and as dog owners, we do our best to cater to their wants, needs, and desires. One Boston Terrier named Thor loves swimming so much that his dad transformed his garage into a pool house! Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Thor’s dad, Garret, said that the first thing the dog does every morning is go for a swim. At first, they had an 8-foot outdoor pool that Thor would run and jump into each morning. After seeing how much Thor loved to swim, Garret upgraded him to a 15-foot...
Animal Care Officer Rescues Dog Tied To Railroad Tracks Just Before A Train Comes
It’s hard to fathom doing anything intentionally cruel to an animal, but there are so many dogs that face neglectful and abusive owners. One poor labrador mix found himself in a dire situation when he was tied to an active railroad track and left to die. The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services shared about the situation on Facebook. In the post, they explained that Animal Care Officer Edwards received a call about a dog tied to an active railroad track. The poor pup was unable to free himself, and Edwards knew he had no time to...
Husky Breaks Out Of Animal Shelter Kennel And Throws Night-Long Party
A mischievous rescue husky managed to bust out of his kennel late this month and threw an overnight party in the shelter! The Colbert County Animal Control in Alabama took to Facebook to share about the ordeal. Photo: Facebook/Colbert County Animal Shelter They said they’d have a “slight delay” in opening “due to a Husky throwing a party last night in the lobby.” They said that the dog destroyed the front desk computer, along with various files and paperwork. In addition, he “somehow let 2 dogs out in the...
SFO Gets New “Wag Brigade” Member, Duke the Cat
A 14-year-old rescue cat named Duke Ellington Morris is the San Francisco International Airport’s latest member of the Wag Brigade. What is the Wag Brigade, you ask? It’s a group of animals recruited to perform as therapy critters for harried passengers traveling through the Bay area. On December 3, 2013, SFO launched the program with the aim of bringing trained canines to the various terminals to make travel less stressful. The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) brought dogs certified through...
Pet Parent and Dog Bonded Over an Interesting Game of Jenga
Sharing a bond with a dog is certainly life-changing and gives you genuine happiness. You’ll learn a lot by spending time with them. As a pet parent, you’ll learn to be more responsible, patient, understanding, and emotionally mature. Dogs will also surprise you with their abilities and intelligence. Spending time with your pup will help you get to know them better. You’ll see how smart they really are as you engage them in different activities with you. Surprisingly, you can teach them other tricks apart from telling them...
Kelp: Your New Secret Weapon in Dental Care for Dogs and Cats!
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Borzoi Dog Breed Temperament
Some dogs have a job and love to work, but ancient breeds bred for hunting like the Borzoi are not that type of dog, says longtime breeder Pamela Jo Leichtnam from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “They love the fun of the chase. They love to run, and they need to exercise,” she says. “But, once they are done with their run and their exercise, they can come in and be a couch potato just like other breeds. They don’t have to be active all the time. They don’t run all day; they can go out and have their exercise and then they...
The Best and Quickest Ways to Get Your Cat Out of The Room
For pet parents, specifically cat persons, having a feline makes the house feel homier. That’s why you’d want to create a safe and comfortable space for them. They deserve to feel at home as much as you do — your cats are your official housemates. However, pet-proofing and keeping them away from particular rooms is vital. Cats are natural adventurers due to their curious minds. You’ll often find them have daily indoor and outdoor exploration. When something caught their interest, they would do anything to examine it....
Paris Hilton Says Goodbye To Her Chihuahua Of 23 Years
Losing a pet is heartbreaking, regardless of if they’ve been in your life for a few weeks or several years. Even celebrities aren’t immune to the heartbreak that comes with grieving a pet, including Paris Hilton. Photo: Flickr/Eva Rinaldi License: CC BY-SA 2.0 After 23 long years, Paris Hilton’s chihuahua has passed away. The celebrity took to Instagram to share a tribute to her late dog, Harajuku Bitch. In the post, she said: “Saying farewell to my beloved chihuahua, Harajuku Bitch, today. In 23 amazing years, she...
Meet The Big Dogs Guarding Australia’s Vulnerable Penguins
The world’s smallest penguins have been brought back from the brink of extinction and it’s all thanks to dogs! In a video produced and shared by Terra Mater Studios, you can learn about a huge conservationist win coming from Australia. Photo: YouTube/Terra Mater Off the coast of Warrnambool city you can find Middle Island, Australia, home to the fairy penguin, also known as the little penguin. According to SeaWorld, the little penguin is the smallest penguin species in the world and weighs up to just 2 pounds. Photo: YouTube/Terra...
Kentucky Animal Shelter Works To Find Its Longest Resident A Forever Home
When dogs end up at an animal shelter, it can be incredibly stressful for them. Life in a kennel isn’t comparable to life with a loving family, a home, and a yard. Many dogs that are overlooked end up euthanized, and that would’ve been Donatello’s fate if it hadn’t been for the Woodford Humane Society in Versailles, Kentucky. The shelter doesn’t support unnesessary animal euthanasia, which gave Donatella the chance to find his perfect forever family without a ticking clock looming. Unfortunately, weeks turned to...
Sick Rescue Cockatoo Finds The Perfect Hom After His Foster Mom Passes Away
A sick rescue cockatoo in California may have had a rough start to life, but now he’s living large thanks to a medical center that refused to give up on him. According to GeoBeats Animals, Brian Speer, the owner for the Medical Center for Birds in Oakley, California, shared that Cumulu was abandoned with a humane society in poor condition. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Brian said, “He was really, really quite ill and ended up here.” Brian and his team at the medical center began working to help Cumulu heal and recover from...
Announcing APA!’s Newest Partner Wumbo Woof
May 28, 2023 APA! has a new partner to help save pets! Austin-based Wumbo Woof has pledged to donate $10,000 this year to support APA!s mission to help shelter cats and dogs find safe homes. The online family business offers customized dog accessories such as collars, harnesses, and leashes, through personalized engraving, and has pledged to donate a portion of every sale made throughout 2023 to APA! In addition, Wumbo Woof is sponsoring two kennels in APA!’s Sponsor A Kennel program. Each Cat Condo can house up to 27 cats a year and...
Pet Groomer Takes The Internet By Storm With Hilarious Pomeranian Haircut Videos
A pet groomer trained in Moscow, Russia is taking the internet by storm his with his hilarious Pomeranian haircut videos. Mehmet Gunes regularly posts videos of his grooming services on TikTok and Instagram where he boasts over 2 million followers. The videos have gained quite a lot of attention as he showcases various haircuts and nail trims. While he shares videos of a variety of pups, it’s the Pomeranians that really grab people’s attention. One video he shared boasts a whopping 70 million views and 6 million likes! Photo:...
Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab
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Chronic Hepatitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Astra, the 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel exhibited several vague clinical signs like not eating every few days and occasional vomiting. Blood tests showed significantly elevated liver enzymes. Many conditions can cause an increase in these values, but one enzyme caught my attention: ALT. ALT stands for alanine transaminase and is usually part of routine screening blood chemistries. Whenever a dog has a high ALT and no other liver enzyme elevations, it indicates chronic hepatitis could be the cause. Because Astra’s other liver tests were...
What Can Your Cat’s Poop Tell You About Her Health?
As a cat parent, you know scooping the litter box is an important part of caring for your kitty. And while it may sound unpleasant, it’s also important to pay attention to what’s happening inside the box. It gets you acquainted with your cat’s normal elimination patterns, giving you a useful indicator of her overall health — and alerting you when something might be going wrong. This article takes a closer look at cat poop, and what it may be telling you about your feline friend’s health. PERFECTLY NORMAL POOP...
How Probiotics Can Improve Dental Health in Dogs
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Common Beagle Mixes
Beagles are easily identified by their black, tan and white short fur, big brown eyes and floppy ears. Not to mention that howl. They’re also one of the smallest members of the Hound group, broken into two categories: measuring either 13 inches (or less) at the shoulder or between 13 to 15 inches. The Beagle’s cuddly temperament, strong sense of smell and hunter demeanor makes for a great, but often unpredictable, mixer with another dog breed’s amped up drive or feisty personality. Beagle mixes can often be the best of both...
Common Ear Problems in Dogs and Cats
From infections to age-related hearing loss, our canine and feline companions are prone to several common ear problems. Does your dog or cat scratch his ears and shake his head a lot? If so, he may have a problem. Ear issues are among the most frequently seen conditions in veterinary practice. Unlike humans, who commonly have “earaches” involving the middle and inner ear, the majority of problems in animals involve the outer or external ear canal. 1. EAR INFECTIONS In most animals, ear disease takes the form of infections. In...
